Design Thinking
You’re a designer!
Dear 3rd Graders,
Today we are going to learn about the Design Thinking Process.
It’s a set of steps designers use to solve problems.
Let’s look at some other processes first.
Definition of Process
A process is a series of actions or steps taken in order
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Process
Shoe Tying Process
Shoe Tying Process
Wash your Hands Process
Wash your Hands Process
Project Lead the Way Design Process
Design Thinking Process
ASK
EXPLORE
MODEL
EVALUATE
EXPLAIN
Getting and Caring for Pencils
Process Activity - Summer Camp Grid 1
Answer -- Summer Camp Grid 1
Process Activity - Summer Camp Grid 2
Answer -- Summer Camp Grid 2
Getting and Caring for Crayons/Markers
Process
Follow the process to color this picture.
CLOSING CIRCLE
What is a process?
Dear 3rd Graders,
Today we will look at 2 Design Thinking Process steps.
These steps will help you solve a big problem for shelter pets. First, let’s get to know a little ant.
Review: What is a process?
Design Thinking Process
ASK
EXPLORE
MODEL
EVALUATE
EXPLAIN
What is Empathy?
Empathize
Let’s Empathize with the ant! All Together
FEEL: How does the ant feel?
SAY: What were some things the ant said?
DO: What does the ant do in the book?
THINK: What might the ant be thinking?
Getting and Caring for Clipboards
Let’s Empathize with the dog! - On your paper
FEEL: How does the dog feel?
SAY: What were some things the dog said?
DO: What are some of the dog’s actions?
THINK: What might the dog be thinking?
Define
____ needs a way to _______ so she/he can ____________.
Problem
DOGS (ALL ANIMALS) need NICER SHELTERS so they ARE HAPPIER!
Practice Empathy
CLOSING CIRCLE
What does it mean to have empathy?
What does it mean to define the problem?
Dear 3rd Graders,
Last time, we used empathy to get to know a shelter dog.
We decided shelter dogs deserve better temporary homes!
Today we are going to IDEATE.
we will come up with a lot of ideas.
Shelters (Review)
Ideate
Ideate
Shelters (See Think Wonder)
What would your DREAM shelter look like??
We are going RAPID BRAINSTORM to think about it.
Shelters (2 Minute Rapid Brainstorming)
CLOSING CIRCLE
What happens during the ideate phase of the Design Thinking Process?
Dear 3rd Graders,
Last class, you thought of lots of ideas for shelter updates.
Today you will choose your favorite idea and sketch a prototype. What’s a prototype? Let’s learn!
Share your ideas FROM LAST TIME! / Explore Materials
Prototype
Prototype
Things it must have… Limitations…
Criteria Constraints
Will you design as a team or alone?
Talk to your classmates and choose to work in a team of 1 -4 people. Meet back on the carpet together.
Choose 1 idea
Material Exploration
Building Expectations
CLOSING CIRCLE
Recap
What does it mean to create a prototype?
Dear 3rd Graders,
Today we are going to BUILD our prototype drawings.
How are supplies organized? (Reusables, glue, tape?)
Where will work in progress get stored?
How long do you have to work?
Getting Ready
Getting Ready
Cleanup
Designers,
You have done a great job building! Now, it’s time to test and share your prototype.
First… Set up your prototype and Designer Notebooks.
Then… meet back on the carpet
Test
Test
Share
Presenters explain prototypes
then write 2 compliments & 1 suggestion
___ liked ___
___ liked ____
____ suggested I improve it by____
Example
Presenters explain prototypes
then write 2 compliments & 1 suggestion
___ liked ___
___ liked ____
____ suggested I improve it by…
Meet on the carpet when you’re done
Make a drawing of CHANGES you’d make Answer 2 reflection questions
Cleanup Instructions:
Next class, we’ll share our notebooks and creations on Seesaw, then you will get to take it all home.
Presentation Opportunity
Inventors,
It’s time to share about the design Thinking process and your prototype on Seesaw!
Seesaw: Logging In
Seesaw: Drawing and Recording
of your prototype
Explain your prototype.
Think Big
Think Big
Inventors,
Congratulations on creating a recycled prototype. That was just the start of what you could do. Today you will learn to use the classroom computers. You will become inspired by children around the world, just like you, who are designers.
Computer Lab
Expectations
Using a computer is a privilege you earn by being responsible every single class!
Be safe, kind, and responsible!
Why is this important?
Keep food
and drinks away from electronics.
Why is this important?
Why is this important?
Treat materials and devices with care.
Gentle typing
Why is this important?
Hung up untangled
Why is this important?
Leave workspaces
and
computer settings
as you found them.
DO NOT CHANGE THE BACKGROUND OR ICONS
Why is this important?
Hung up untangled
Practice Internet
safety.
Why is this important?
Assigned Seats
Remember your blue computer number
Push in your chair
Walk to the carpet
Today’s Activity!
Double click “web resources”
Activity 1
Need Help??
Ask your neighbors first!
Then, raise a quiet hand.
Listen for the signal
Cleanup
Leave workspaces
and
computer settings
as you found them.
The background should look like this.
Hang headphones up nicely.
Line up on the circle of the number on the blue sticker on your computer